2021 Influential Women in Business: Sasha Thackaberry, since arriving at LSU in 2018, has grown the university's online enrollment from 800 to more than 3,500 students.
Young Businessperson of the Year: Nick Speyrer, fueled by a strong work ethic, has grown Emergent Method into a major player in the project management space.
Business Lunch: Rouj Creole, on Bluebonnet Boulevard, targets a lunch crown with its chargrilled fresh fish special, but charbroiled oysters are also popular.